Noreen Nelson

Noreen Nelson is a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University's Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where she contributes to nursing education with a focus on simulation, active learning, and mentorship. Her work emphasizes preparing future nurses to improve geriatric and palliative care through systems-level change.

• PhD in Adult Learning and Secondary Education, Capella University (2011)
• MS in Nursing, Lehman College (1989)
• BS in Nursing, Hunter College (1979)

Her research and teaching are centered on innovative pedagogical strategies in nursing education, particularly in simulation and community health. She is passionate about developing critical thinking in learners and enhancing mentorship in undergraduate nursing programs, especially within honors education. Her work bridges clinical expertise in population health with educational innovation.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on nursing education reform, mentorship models, and end-of-life care. Keywords across her work include nursing pedagogy, gerontology, palliative care, and systems improvement. Subfields span mentorship dynamics, active learning techniques, ethical decision-making, and quality of life in aging populations.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Outstanding Performance & Lasting Contribution Learning Collaborative Award, Visiting Nurse Service of New York (2003)
• Certificate of Appreciation, New York University (2015)
• Hall of Fame, Christ the King Regional High School (2015)
• Letter of Appreciation, Nassau Health Care Corporation (2008)
• Letter of Appreciation, New York Institute of Technology (2006)

Noreen Nelson has been actively involved in educational leadership and quality improvement initiatives. She has contributed to interprofessional honors education and advocated for vulnerable populations, particularly the homeless, through service on the Care for the Homeless board and Continuous Quality Improvement Committee. Her grants and funding sources are not explicitly mentioned, but her collaborative projects suggest engagement in institutional and possibly external educational research initiatives.

She is a consulting associate at Duke University, supporting population care coordination training nationally. Her clinical expertise in population health, motivational interviewing, and transformational leadership informs both her teaching and community advocacy.